wax impression
Soft material stamp
A wax impression is a mold or cast made by pressing an object into soft wax, which hardens to preserve the shape.
Dentists take wax impressions of teeth to create dental appliances.
Historically, wax impressions of seals authenticated documents or enabled forgery.
The term also applies to forensic casts of keys, locks, or other evidence.
- beeswaxHoneycomb building material
- signet ringEngraved ring for stamping
- paraffinFlammable waxy petroleum derivative
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
- dental moldTeeth impression for dentistry
forensic analysis · engraving · old world · stamping · prototyping · jewelry making · casting · ancient artifacts · embossing · decorative arts · texturing · heating · carving knives · historical preservation · pressing · notary · cooling · silicone
wax impressionoriginal
First or inventive
the real thing · prototype · master · genuine article · archetype
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